Secrets Never End

Chapter 20

Ang P.O.V

I spun around real fast, almost stumbling into the mirror. Derek just smirked wickedly and looked down at his hands. He was twirling a knife onto his finger just as I've seen before.

"Derek....I...", I was lost for words.

"Didn't think I would be here? Yea, that is kind of what I intended to happen." He smiled.

I backed up as far as I could before hitting the wall. I glanced to where the door was and back at him.

"Don't worry, I didn't touch them. I don't give a shit if they get away. My real priority is you." He suddenly came real close and before I realized it, his cold hand reached under my shirt as he grabbed ahold of my stomach. "Seems like you're gonna have another one, huh?" His breath was warm as it hit my face.

My body trembled and I couldn't move. For once, I actually felt helpless. I couldn't scream to get Ross' attention because it would put them two in danger.

"Hey Babe! You ready to go?" I heard his voice say. I knew not to answer. Derek wouldn't let me answer. Derek smirked at me as if reading my mind.

"Angela??" He called again.

Please don't come for me. Get Romeo out of here then come back, but get him out of here first. Please, Ross.

Ross P.O.V.

I waited with Romeo for Angela to come back in the living room so we could leave this hellhole once and for all. I grabbed my phone and sent Riker a text.

"Daddy, what's taking Mommy so long?" Romeo tugged at my pant leg.

I looked down at him, still taking in every detail of his small, precious face that I missed looking down to see whenever he called for my attention.

"I don't know buddy." I snapped back into reality of where we were.

"Hey Babe! You ready to go?" I called out. There was no answer. I grew concerned.

"Angela??" I said a little louder. Still no answer.

I didn't like this feeling. I went to go walk in the room like my instincts told me to. But I stopped short. That would put her AND your son in trouble smart one. Worry about him first, then get her. I listened to my inner voice and walked back over to Romeo.

I talked quietly, "Listen buddy, we have to go. I'll come back for Mommy. But we have to go." He looked as if he wanted to argue, but stopped himself.

I picked him up as we headed for the door quietly. Riker was waiting by the car that they pulled up. He saw the worried look I was trying to hide from Romeo. He then ran up to me.

"Where's Angela?"

"I don't think he ever left. She's not answering me but I need him to stay away from the house. Take him to the car and I don't want any of you leaving it either. If you see him walk out of that place, drive away. With or without us." I handed Romeo to Riker.

"Do you actually think it will get to that point?" Concern was filling his voice

"I don't know, but we have to make sure he's safe no matter what happens." I gave my son a kiss on the forehead and ran back towards the building.

I slowly crept into the door so he didn't know that I came back in.

"Awh looks like he left you." The voice of evil filled my ears.

Riker's POV

I ran back to the car with Romeo in my arms. I placed him in the backseat before getting in the drivers seat, preparing myself for what might come.